What is the age restriction on imported cars in South Africa?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in South Africa.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in South Africa

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the South Africa market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to South Africa?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with South Africa, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to South Africa?

Japanese cars can be imported in South Africa through its seaports.

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Age Restriction

Unlike many other countries, South Africa has no age restriction to import cars.

Right and Left-Hand Drive Vehicle

Right-hand drive vehicles can be imported to South Africa. Left-hand drive vehicles which were not registered in RSA before July 2004 may not be registered and operated on the public roads of South Africa.

Inspection

No specific inspection is required on the import of used vehicles. However, in order to import vehicles into South Africa, you will need a letter of authority and an import permit from the South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS).

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in South Africa

Vehicles up to 20 years old are subjected to tax at the rate of 30%
Vehicles older than 20 years are subjected to tax at the rate of 20%
Ad valorem duty tax may also be applied from 0.75 to 20% depending upon the age and value of the vehicle
VAT is charged at the rate of 15%

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in South Africa

Bill of Lading
Original invoice
Import permit
Export certificate
A duly completed form DA304A
Inspection certificate
MOT certificate
DA304A Form (Completed)
Original passport copy
Letter of authenticity

Documents needed for customs clearance and vehicle registration are:

Cancellation Certificate [both in Japanese & in English].

Bill of Lading [Original 1st & 2nd].

Commercial Invoice.

Letter of Authorization [The letter confirming that you are giving legal rights to the clearing agent to act on your behalf].

Identification Document, for example, a Passport.

Step 1:

The documents from 1-3 (Cancellation Certificate, Bill of Lading, and Invoice) mentioned above will be sent to you via DHL. Please prepare the letter of authorization and identification document yourself.

Step 3:

Besides customs clearance, there will also be a process for duty and tax payment, police check for registration, and a roadworthiness check to obtain a number plate. A local clearing agent in South Africa will be helpful for these procedures.

Additional Information

To import a foreign-registered vehicle into South Africa, you need an Import Permit and a Letter of Authority from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). While used vehicles are generally prohibited, exceptions are made for collector’s items, such as classic cars or racing cars (e.g., Nissan GT-R). For more information, please contact the South African Bureau of Standards at https://www.sabs.co.za

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